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Residents evacuated as toxic chemical spews from tank at Garden Grove aerospace company May 22, 2026

Residents and several businesses in Garden Grove were evacuated as toxic chemicals spewed into the air from a leaking storage tank at an aerospace company.

Clara Harter

More than 1,000 L.A. school employees expected to lose jobs, with bigger cuts ahead May 22, 2026

District officials attributed the need for cuts to steadily declining enrollment: The nation's second-largest school system, with about 390,000 students, is about half as large as in the early 2000s.

Howard Blume

Sandy fire burns near former nuclear test site, triggering air monitoring efforts May 22, 2026

The Ventura County Fire Department said air quality monitoring is being conducted around the fire's perimeter due to the proximity to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.

Clara Harter

Feds charge former L.A. nonprofit worker with possessing fentanyl, meth near MacArthur Park May 21, 2026

Federal prosecutors allege that Christopher Barret Johnson, an ex-employee of a harm reduction organization that has served MacArthur Park, was caught by police with baggies of fentanyl and meth in his car, along with a scale.

Brittny Mejia

Influencer files complaint against Steyer campaign, alleging violations May 21, 2026

The influencer said Steyer's campaign committee failed to notify her of her disclosure requirements, as required by law.

Ben Wieder

L.A. City Council approves $15-billion budget, clearing the way to hire 510 police officers May 21, 2026

City Councilmember Traci Park cast the lone opposing vote, saying the plan shortchanges the fire department and cuts the number of homeless encampment cleanups in her coastal district.

David Zahniser

Scientists bet on AI to save gray whales from ship strikes off California coast May 21, 2026

Scientists are using thermal cameras and AI technology to track and locate gray whales off the coast to warn nearby ships.

Summer Lin

Multiple wildfires trigger unhealthful air quality alert in Southern California May 21, 2026

Wildfire smoke from several fires has triggered a smoke advisory for wide swaths of Southern California until Thursday evening, according to officials.

Summer Lin

Immigrants launch hunger strike, decry inhumane conditions at SoCal ICE detention facility May 21, 2026

Immigrant detainees are on a hunger strike to call attention to complaints about medical neglect, mold, dirty water and a reduction of food rations.

Ruben Vives

Salmon are at risk with federal plans to give farmers more water from Shasta Lake, critics warn May 21, 2026

Fishing groups and environmentalists say the Trump administration's latest plan to send more water to Central Valley farms threatens California salmon.

Ian James

VIP Ignite Sits Down With Mike Womer, Florida’s Viral Wildlife Personality for an Exclusive Interview Feature In the wetlands and suburban canals of South Florida,…

Residents evacuated as toxic chemical spews from tank at Garden Grove aerospace company May 22, 2026

Residents and several businesses in Garden Grove were evacuated as toxic chemicals spewed into the air from a leaking storage tank at an aerospace company.

Clara Harter

More than 1,000 L.A. school employees expected to lose jobs, with bigger cuts ahead May 22, 2026

District officials attributed the need for cuts to steadily declining enrollment: The nation's second-largest school system, with about 390,000 students, is about half as large as in the early 2000s.

Howard Blume

Sandy fire burns near former nuclear test site, triggering air monitoring efforts May 22, 2026

The Ventura County Fire Department said air quality monitoring is being conducted around the fire's perimeter due to the proximity to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.

Clara Harter

Feds charge former L.A. nonprofit worker with possessing fentanyl, meth near MacArthur Park May 21, 2026

Brittny Mejia

Influencer files complaint against Steyer campaign, alleging violations May 21, 2026

The influencer said Steyer's campaign committee failed to notify her of her disclosure requirements, as required by law.

Ben Wieder

L.A. City Council approves $15-billion budget, clearing the way to hire 510 police officers May 21, 2026

City Councilmember Traci Park cast the lone opposing vote, saying the plan shortchanges the fire department and cuts the number of homeless encampment cleanups in her coastal district.

David Zahniser

Scientists bet on AI to save gray whales from ship strikes off California coast May 21, 2026

Scientists are using thermal cameras and AI technology to track and locate gray whales off the coast to warn nearby ships.

Summer Lin

Multiple wildfires trigger unhealthful air quality alert in Southern California May 21, 2026

Wildfire smoke from several fires has triggered a smoke advisory for wide swaths of Southern California until Thursday evening, according to officials.

Summer Lin

Immigrants launch hunger strike, decry inhumane conditions at SoCal ICE detention facility May 21, 2026

Immigrant detainees are on a hunger strike to call attention to complaints about medical neglect, mold, dirty water and a reduction of food rations.

Ruben Vives

Salmon are at risk with federal plans to give farmers more water from Shasta Lake, critics warn May 21, 2026

Fishing groups and environmentalists say the Trump administration's latest plan to send more water to Central Valley farms threatens California salmon.

Ian James

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